Massage available at LeGault Chiropractic

Clients at LeGault Chiropractic in Pittsburgh can now receive affordable massage therapy.

What is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or causing movement of or to the body.

Generally, massage is known to affect the circulation of blood and the flow of blood and lymph, reduce muscular tension or flaccidity, affect the nervous system through stimulation or sedation, and enhance tissue healing. These effects provide a number of benefits:

reduction of muscle tension and stiffness

relief of muscle spasms

greater flexibility and range of motion

increase of the ease and efficiency of movement

relief of stress and aide of relaxation

promotion of deeper and easier breathing

improvement of the circulation of blood and movement of lymph

relief of tension-related conditions, such as headaches and eyestrain

promotion of faster healing of soft tissue injuries, such as pulled muscles and sprained ligaments, and reduction in pain and swelling related to such injuries

reduction in the formation of excessive scar tissue following soft tissue injuries

enhancement in the health and nourishment of skin

improvement in posture through changing tension patterns that affect posture